Pakistan salaried income tax slabs — FY 2026-27
For salaried individuals in Tax Year 2027 (1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027), the FBR slabs on annual taxable income are:
- Up to Rs 600,000 — 0% (exempt)
- Rs 600,001 – 1,200,000 — 1% of the amount above 600,000
- Rs 1,200,001 – 2,200,000 — Rs 6,000 + 11% of the amount above 1,200,000
- Rs 2,200,001 – 3,200,000 — Rs 116,000 + 20% of the amount above 2,200,000
- Rs 3,200,001 – 4,100,000 — Rs 316,000 + 25% of the amount above 3,200,000
- Rs 4,100,001 – 5,600,000 — Rs 541,000 + 29% of the amount above 4,100,000
- Rs 5,600,001 – 7,000,000 — Rs 976,000 + 32% of the amount above 5,600,000
- Above Rs 7,000,000 — Rs 1,424,000 + 35% of the amount above 7,000,000
The Budget 2026-27 cut the middle-income rates (the 2.2m–3.2m slab dropped from 23% to 20%, and 3.2m–4.1m from 30% to 25%) and abolished the 9% surcharge that previously applied above Rs 10,000,000 (Rs 1 crore).
Tax on common monthly salaries — FY 2026-27
Income tax and take-home pay on a range of monthly taxable salaries, using the salaried slabs above. A salary of Rs 50,000 a month (Rs 600,000 a year) sits exactly on the tax-free threshold, so it pays nothing.
| Monthly salary | Tax / month | Take-home / month | Tax / year | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rs 40,000 | Rs 0 | Rs 40,000 | Rs 0 | 0% |
| Rs 50,000 | Rs 0 | Rs 50,000 | Rs 0 | 0% |
| Rs 60,000 | Rs 100 | Rs 59,900 | Rs 1,200 | 0.2% |
| Rs 70,000 | Rs 200 | Rs 69,800 | Rs 2,400 | 0.3% |
| Rs 80,000 | Rs 300 | Rs 79,700 | Rs 3,600 | 0.4% |
| Rs 100,000 | Rs 500 | Rs 99,500 | Rs 6,000 | 0.5% |
| Rs 120,000 | Rs 2,700 | Rs 117,300 | Rs 32,400 | 2.3% |
| Rs 150,000 | Rs 6,000 | Rs 144,000 | Rs 72,000 | 4% |
| Rs 175,000 | Rs 8,750 | Rs 166,250 | Rs 105,000 | 5% |
| Rs 200,000 | Rs 13,000 | Rs 187,000 | Rs 156,000 | 6.5% |
| Rs 250,000 | Rs 23,000 | Rs 227,000 | Rs 276,000 | 9.2% |
| Rs 300,000 | Rs 34,667 | Rs 265,333 | Rs 416,000 | 11.6% |
| Rs 350,000 | Rs 47,500 | Rs 302,500 | Rs 570,000 | 13.6% |
| Rs 400,000 | Rs 62,000 | Rs 338,000 | Rs 744,000 | 15.5% |
| Rs 500,000 | Rs 92,000 | Rs 408,000 | Rs 1,104,000 | 18.4% |
| Rs 600,000 | Rs 124,500 | Rs 475,500 | Rs 1,494,000 | 20.8% |
| Rs 750,000 | Rs 177,000 | Rs 573,000 | Rs 2,124,000 | 23.6% |
| Rs 1,000,000 | Rs 264,500 | Rs 735,500 | Rs 3,174,000 | 26.5% |
Assumes the whole salary is taxable. Exempt allowances reduce the taxable figure — subtract them first, or enter your exact taxable salary in the calculator above.
Marginal vs effective rate
Your marginal rate is the rate on your next rupee (your top slab). Your effective rate is total tax ÷ total income — always lower, because the early slabs are taxed lightly or not at all. A raise is never "not worth it" because of tax: only the portion in the higher slab is taxed more.
How much tax on a 50,000 salary in Pakistan?
None. Rs 50,000 a month is Rs 600,000 a year — exactly the tax-free threshold for salaried individuals in FY 2026-27, so the tax is Rs 0 and you take home the full amount.
How much tax on a 100,000 monthly salary in Pakistan?
Rs 500 a month (Rs 6,000 a year). The first Rs 600,000 a year is tax-free and the next Rs 600,000 is taxed at 1%. Take-home is Rs 99,500 a month.
How much tax on a 150,000 monthly salary?
Rs 6,000 a month, or Rs 72,000 a year — an effective rate of 4%. Take-home is Rs 144,000 a month.
How much tax on a 200,000 salary in Pakistan?
Rs 13,000 a month (Rs 156,000 a year) in FY 2026-27, leaving Rs 187,000 take-home. Your top Rs 200,000 a year falls in the 20% slab.
How much tax on a 300,000 monthly salary?
Rs 34,667 a month (Rs 416,000 a year) — a 11.6% effective rate, with a 25% marginal rate. Take-home is Rs 265,333 a month.
Is this gross or taxable salary?
Enter taxable salary. Some allowances (e.g. certain medical/others) may be exempt — subtract those first. When unsure, your payslip or HR can confirm your taxable figure.
Does this cover business income?
No — these are the salaried slabs. Non-salaried/business individuals have different rates.
What happened to the 9% surcharge?
It was an extra 9% on computed tax for high earners above Rs 1 crore/year. The Budget 2026-27 abolished it from Tax Year 2027, so it no longer applies and this calculator does not add it.